BW Technologies GasAlert Extreme User Manual

User ManualGasAlert Extreme Single Gas Detector D5561 EnglishiERP: 114642© 2004 BW Technologies. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.All product

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GasAlert Extreme Safety Information - Read First a Caution To avoid possible personal injury: ⇒ Warning: Substitution of components may im

GasAlert Extreme User Manual a Caution To avoid possible damage to the detector: ⇒ Do not expose the detector to electrical shock and/or severe conti

GasAlert Extreme Getting Started Getting Started The items listed below are included with your detector. If the detector is damaged or some

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Figure 1. GasAlert Extreme Detector Table 3. GasAlert Extreme Detector Item Function A Visual alarm B Display C Pushbut

GasAlert Extreme Getting Started Figure 2. Display Elements Note The display backlight automatically activates for 3 seconds whenever the

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 5. Pushbuttons Pushbutton Description A • To turn on the detector, press A. • To initiate the confidence beep, pr

GasAlert Extreme Activating the Detector Activating the Detector To activate the detector, press A. The detector begins a self-test. Self-

GasAlert Extreme User Manual 6. The display shows the TWA alarm setpoint. (Does not apply to O2.) 7. The display shows the STEL alarm setpoint. (D

GasAlert Extreme Activating the Detector Calibration Past Due If the display shows the following screens: It means the detecto

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability BW Technologies Ltd. (BW) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship un

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Deactivating the Detector To turn off the detector, press and hold A for 5 seconds. The audible alarm beeps four times a

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu User Options Menu The following are the available user options: 1. EXIT: Exits the user options menu. 2

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Exit Option To exit the options menu and return to normal operation, press C when the display reads EXIT. Date and Time

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Pass Code Protection Option Pass code protection prevents unauthorized personnel from having access to t

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Stealth Mode Option Stealth mode disables the backlight and the audible and visual alarms. The detector is shipped with s

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Latching Alarm Option The latching alarm option allows an alarm to remain active until the user acknowle

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Calibration Past Protection Option This option allows you to enable an automatic shutdown at startup if the detector is p

GasAlert Extreme User Options Menu Data Transfer Option This option transfers the datalog/event log information from the detector to the PC

GasAlert Extreme User Manual If the connection between the detector and the IR DataLink is disturbed during a transfer, the following display appears

GasAlert Extreme Datalog and Event Log • The period that STEL is calculated; • Confidence beep is on/off; • Automatic backlight is on/of

Table of Contents Title Page Introduction...

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Alarms Table 6 describes detector alarms and shows how the display looks for each alarm. Table 7 describes the computed

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Table 6. Alarms (cont.) Alarm Display Alarm Display Automatic Shutdown Alarm: (Low battery) • 8 beeps, flashes, an

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Computed Gas Exposures a Warning To avoid possible personal injury, do not turn off the detector during a work shift. The

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Viewing Gas Exposures Toxic Gases Press C and D simultaneously and the display first shows the TWA gas exposure.

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Gas Alarm Setpoints The detector’s gas alarm setpoints trigger the gas alarms described in the table below. Table 8. Gas

GasAlert Extreme Alarms Gas TWA STEL Low High ClO20.10 ppm 0.30 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.30 ppm O30.10 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.10 ppm 0.20 ppm NO 25 p

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Low Battery Alarm The detector tests the battery during the activation self-test and continuously thereafter. If the batt

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Guidelines When calibrating the detector,

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Test Cap The test cap and hose, which are shipped with the detector, simplify the sensor testing and calibration. Table 1

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Calibration Procedure To calibrate the detector and set its alarm setpoints, perfo

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Title Page Datalogger Sampling Rate Option...

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Pass Code Protect Activated After a successful auto zero, the detector asks for the pass code if the detector is pass cod

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Set Span The display shows the current calibration gas setting. The display flas

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Span The display now shows a flashing gas cylinder prompting you to apply a calibration gas to the sensor or you can skip

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Setting the Calibration Due Date After a successful calibration, the display shows

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the TWA Alarm Setpoint The display now shows the TWA alarm setpoint. The display flashes, prompting you to inpu

GasAlert Extreme Calibration and Setting Alarm Setpoints Setting the Low Alarm Setpoint The display now shows the current low alarm setpoin

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Setting the High Alarm Setpoint The display shows the high alarm setpoint. The display flashes prompting you to input a

GasAlert Extreme Maintenance Maintenance To keep the detector in good operating condition, perform the following basic maintenance as requi

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Replacing the Battery or Sensor a Warning To avoid possible personal injury: Replace the battery as soon as the detector

GasAlert Extreme Replacing the Battery or Sensor Table 11. Replacing the Battery or Sensor Item Description A Detector back screws B Dete

List of Tables Table Title Page GasAlert Extreme ... iiOrder Num

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Troubleshooting This section describes the various problems you may encounter with your detector and how you can fix thos

GasAlert Extreme Troubleshooting Table 12. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The activation self-test fails dur

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Table 12. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Problem Possible Cause Solution The detector does not enter alarm. → Alarm setp

GasAlert Extreme Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts and Accessories a Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the de

GasAlert Extreme User Manual Specifications Operating temperature: H2S, SO2, HCN: -40°C to +50°C (-40°F to +122°F) CO: -30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F

GasAlert Extreme General Specifications for Datalogger Units General Specifications for Datalogger Units Storage: Maximum of 8 months of da

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GasAlert Extreme User Manual Order Number Description GAXT-X GasAlert Extreme O2GAXT-M2 GasAlert Extreme CO (low H2 sensitivity) GAXT-M GasAlert

GasAlert Extreme Introduction aWarning To ensure your personal safety, read “Safety Information” before you use the detector. The GasAlert Extreme ga